George McQueen

George McQueen (29 December 1895 – 3 November 1951) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back.[2][1]

George McQueen
Personal information
Date of birth 29 December 1895[1]
Place of birth Dalserf, Scotland
Date of death 3 November 1951(1951-11-03) (aged 55)
Place of death Ashgill, Scotland
Playing position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Larkhall Thistle
– Parkhead  
1917–1921 Rangers   23 (0)
1918 → St Mirren (loan)  1 (0)
1918 → Third Lanark (loan)   1 (0)
1919 → Kilmarnock (loan)   1 (0)
1919 → Partick Thistle (loan)   2 (0)
1921–1933 Airdrieonians  388 (27)
Total 416 (27)
National team
1925 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He began his career with Rangers,[3] winning the Scottish Football League title in his first season, 1917–18, but found it difficult to remain in the team and served short loans with four clubs before being released in 1921. He signed for Airdrieonians and was immediately an important member of the side as they became one of the strongest in Scotland,[2] finishing runners-up in the league for four seasons in succession and winning the Scottish Cup in 1924, McQueen lifting the trophy as captain.[2][4] He remained with the Diamonds as a regular until retiring in 1933, aged 38, having made over 400 appearances overall and scored more than 30 goals from penalties and free-kicks, in which he specialised.[2]

McQueen was selected for the Scottish Football League XI once in 1925[5] and travelled with the Scotland team as reserve defender in two occasions,[2] but never received a full international cap.

References
  1. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Greatest XI: 3. Left Back, Airdrieonians FC, 13 February 2016
  3. (Rangers player) McQueen, George, FitbaStats
  4. The Cup Final | Airdrieonians' First Success, The Glasgow Herald, 21 April 1924
  5. "[SFL player] George McQueen". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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